Illinois’ statewide fishing report on Nov. 8, 2026
Staff Report
November 8, 2026
Fall bass, crappie fishing heats up on lakes statewide. Here’s the Illinois fishing report on Nov. 8, 2026.
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Harwood Lake: Fishing, yes, but multiple uses in New York’s Cattaraugus County
Steve Piatt
November 8, 2026
Just as its name may imply, Harwood Lake is seemingly the main draw to the Harwood Lake Multiple Use Area in east-central Cattaraugus County.
But there’s more to the 301-acre property than the 34-acre
Lake Superior lake trout numbers falling as Wisconsin NRB approves harvest reduction
Tim Eisele
November 6, 2026
Madison — The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved a 15% reduction in lake trout harvest in the WI-2 Zone of Lake Superior, which surrounds the Apostle Islands area off of Bayfield, for the 2027
Baitfish ban proposed in the Adirondacks
Dan Ladd
November 6, 2026
Ray Brook, N.Y. — It’s been roughly a year since the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released the Adirondack Brook Trout Management Plan, 2025-2040, and one of its key developments is about to
Wisconsin’s statewide fishing report on Nov. 6, 2026
Staff Report
November 6, 2026
Late fall patterns taking sweet ol’ time. Here’s the Wisconsin fishing and hunting report on Nov. 6, 2026.
New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Nov. 6, 2026
Staff Report
November 6, 2026
Deer hunting on the minds of many, but fishing an option too. Here’s New York’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Nov. 6, 2026.
Pennsylvania Game land 235 is a rugged, overlooked parcel
Freddie McKnight
November 2, 2026
Encompassing nearly 6,300 acres and spanning three different ridges on the Blue Mountain range, State Game Land 235 in Franklin County is often overlooked for various hunting and fishing opportunities because of its rugged terrain.
Michigan Mixed Bag: Release of nearly 7,300 pheasants underway
Staff and News Reports
November 2, 2026
Michigan hunters will have additional opportunities to pursue ring-necked pheasants this fall and winter as close to 7,300 birds were released at 13 state game areas across the southern Lower Peninsula.
Michigan’s statewide fishing and hunting report on Oct. 30, 2026
Staff Report
October 30, 2026
Fall perch fishing hits a high point, steelhead strong. Here’s the Michigan fishing and hunting report on Oct. 30, 2026.
